Why Live in San Miguel Ranch
San Miguel Ranch in Chula Vista is a residential community divided by Highway 125, featuring large Mediterranean-style homes with stucco exteriors and tile roofs. The east side of the neighborhood has homes with front driveways and backyard spaces suitable for pool patios, while the west side offers more spacious streetscapes and homes with grassy lawns and natural land strips for added privacy. Both sides provide extensive views of the surrounding hills. The neighborhood is known for its low crime rate, significantly safer than the national average. Residents enjoy proximity to Sweetwater Regional Park, which offers 500 acres of natural space with 15 miles of hiking, cycling, and equestrian trails. Mount San Miguel Park, accessible from the east side, includes baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a dog park. Shopping and dining options are available at the Village Walk at Eastlake and Eastlake Village Marketplace, about 3 miles south, featuring stores like Trader Joe's and Sprouts Farmers Market, and eateries such as Otay Sushi and Cotijas Taco Shop. Commuters can reach downtown San Diego in just over 15 miles via Highway 54 and Interstate 5, with the San Diego Naval Base located 10 miles north. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Liberty Elementary, Eastlake Middle, Eastlake High, Bonita Vista Middle, and Bonita Vista High, with advanced placement and International Baccalaureate programs available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Miguel Ranch a good place to live?
San Miguel Ranch is a good place to live. San Miguel Ranch is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. San Miguel Ranch is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. San Miguel Ranch has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.3 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $153,771 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54.2% of residents. A majority of residents in San Miguel Ranch are home owners, with 16.6% of residents renting and 83.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving San Miguel Ranch can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
San Miguel Ranch neighborhood guide.
Is San Miguel Ranch, CA a safe neighborhood?
San Miguel Ranch, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in San Miguel Ranch?
The median home price in San Miguel Ranch is $500,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $100,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in San Miguel Ranch. The average household income in San Miguel Ranch is $154K.
What are the best public schools in San Miguel Ranch?
The best public schools that serve San Miguel Ranch are:
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Home Trends in San Miguel Ranch, CA
On average, homes in San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista over the last 12 months is $505,000, up 94% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$505,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$429,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$505,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$925,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$461
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
67
Median List Price
$500,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
94%